Now Hiring - Diverse Marketing - Gift Sales Representative – MS / AL / FL Panhandle in Birmingham, AL

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Want to enjoy what you do? Join the fastest growing wholesale representation agency out there! Diverse Marketing is looking for a talented sales representative to develop our GIFT business in the region of MS/AL/Florida Panhandle. We represent dozens of the most innovative, unique, and fun product lines, bringing to market what specialty retailers really want! With Diverse Marketing YOU are the boss of YOU. This is an independent contractor (1099) position that allows you to make your own schedule, build your future, and work with great people. The income potential is dependent on effort and sales development. Preference on candidates LOCATION are Gulfport, Mobile, Jackson and Birmingham. You will be working with independent retailers in MS, AL and Florida Panhandle. Diverse Marketing is an established national sales and marketing agency, getting its start in 1959, and is still a family run business today. We represent a variety of vendors and manufacturers in the GIFT & TOY wholesale space, attending to independent retailers, mid-tier retailers, and key accounts with the major retailers across the US. We have a team of over 100 sales managers and sales representatives to reach every corner of the market. Headquartered in the Dallas World Trade Center, we maintain beautiful showrooms in Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and Seattle, totaling tens of thousands of square feet combined. We have a skilled "back office" team to support our showroom staff and sales force in the field. We provide essential training, stellar marketing services, and an unmatched accounting department. To our customers, we provide attentive service and a robust e-commerce platform to allow retailers to shop our brands 24/7. We look for team members who are not afraid to take chances, who participate, and who want to learn new skills. Are you ready to join the best sales team in the industry? If this dynamic and Diverse universe resonates with you and you believe yourself to be someone who fits the bill, then please consider us for your next step in professional growth. * This position requires a person who is a self-starter, detail oriented, super organized, reaches out and follows up, and has a passion for the gift business. * Must have a complete home office with up-to-date laptop computer and business applications. * Must have strong computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and the ability to learn an order writing system. * This position requires frequent travel on the road to visit accounts, as well as some overnight stays, and attendance at sales meetings and trade shows. * Must be comfortable with interacting with business owners and buyers, prospecting for new customers, growing the business of existing customers, and follow up from vendor leads. * 2+ years of sales experience is preferred. Come be a part of a stable, fair, and respectful place to work. We are looking for someone who is interested in a long-term partnership. We take great pride in the longevity of our employee and contractor relationships. Visit DiverseMarketing.com for more information about our company and the lines we represent. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Compensation Package: * Commission pay Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: On the road